Hot tub spring startup in Exeter
Professional hot tub spring startup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Hot tub spring startup service - reversed winterizing, cleaned, filled with fresh water, chemically balanced, and tested. Everything checked and ready for summer soaking when I leave.
Get Back to Soaking This Spring
Winterized your hot tub last autumn? Now it's time to wake it up for summer - and there's more to it than just filling it with water.
I'll reverse the winterizing process, inspect everything after winter, fill and balance the water properly, heat it up, test all the systems. You'll have a clean, balanced, ready-to-use hot tub without spending your whole weekend on it.
💡 Pro tip: Book your spring startup for late March/early April. Water's still cold for filling but you'll be ready for the first warm evenings!
Why Professional Startup Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Issues |
|---|---|
| Full system check after winter | Miss a cracked pipe or failed pump |
| Water properly balanced from day one | Cloudy water, skin irritation |
| All jets and features tested | Something not working, don't know why |
| Advice on ongoing maintenance | Waste money on wrong chemicals |
What You Get
🌊 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Inspect | Check all components survived winter |
| Fill | Fresh water, filters in, all connections checked |
| Balance | Test and adjust pH, alkalinity, sanitizer |
| Test | Heat up, check jets, verify everything works |
📦 You're Left With
- Hot tub ready to use (24hr settle recommended)
- Water balanced correctly
- Maintenance schedule and chemical advice
- Peace of mind everything's working
Pricing Guide
| Hot Tub Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 person tub | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| 5-6 person tub | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 |
| Large/complex tub | 3+ hrs | £160+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Add £15-25 for startup chemicals if needed.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Winterized properly last autumn - now need it opened up
✅ Want it done right - water balanced, everything tested
✅ Short on time - it's a 2-3 hour job minimum
✅ Want expert advice - ongoing maintenance, what chemicals to use
Why Choose Us for Hot tub spring startup in Exeter?
Reversed winterizing process completely
Water filled and chemically balanced
All systems checked and tested
Ready to use when I leave
What to Expect
Step 1: Inspection & Prep
Remove cover, inspect all components for winter damage, check filters need replacing, remove any antifreeze, reconnect everything that was loosened.
Step 2: Fill & Balance
Fill with fresh water, install clean filters, test and adjust pH and alkalinity, add sanitizer. This is crucial - get it wrong and you'll have cloudy water or equipment damage.
Step 3: Heat & Test
Power up, set temperature, test all jets and features, make sure everything's circulating properly. Once it's heated and stable, I'll walk you through the controls.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle spring startup yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Garden hose and filter
- Water test strips or kit
- pH increaser/decreaser
- Alkalinity increaser
- Chlorine or bromine
- Clean cloths
- Filter cleaner
🌊 Opening process
- Remove and inspect cover (check for damage)
- Remove any winterizing plugs or antifreeze
- Inspect all visible components and connections
- Install clean filters (or cleaned old ones)
- Close all drains and valves
- Fill with water through filter housing if possible
💧 Water balancing (crucial!)
- Fill to correct level (usually middle of skimmer)
- Turn on power and let circulate 30 mins
- Test pH - should be 7.2-7.6
- Test alkalinity - should be 80-120 ppm
- Adjust alkalinity first, then pH
- Add sanitizer per manufacturer guidelines
- Retest after 24 hours and adjust
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Filling too fast (air locks in pipes)
- Not balancing alkalinity before pH
- Adding too much sanitizer initially
- Turning heater on before water's fully circulated
- Using old test strips (they expire!)
💡 Pro trick: Fill through your filter housing if your tub allows it - helps prevent air locks. If you get air locks, crack open the pump union slightly to let air escape.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌊 First week: Check and adjust water chemistry daily for the first week. Once stable, you can drop to weekly testing.
Filters need replacing? If they're more than a year old or looking tatty, spring's the perfect time. I can advise on what you need.
Startup chemicals: Basic kit costs £15-25 if you need me to bring it. Ongoing you'll need sanitizer, pH adjusters, and test strips - about £10-15/month depending on usage.
Exeter water: Our water's quite hard. You might need scale prevention treatment - I'll test and advise when I balance your water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does spring startup involve?
Reverse the winterizing - remove covers, inspect components, reconnect everything, fill with water, add chemicals to balance it, heat up, test all functions. Takes 2-3 hours depending on your tub size and what needs doing.
Will the hot tub be ready to use straight away?
It'll be heated and chemically balanced when I leave, but give it 24 hours to fully circulate and stabilize before getting in. I'll test everything works and leave you instructions for the first week.
Do I need to provide the chemicals?
If you've got a startup kit, great. If not, I can bring basic balancing chemicals (adds a bit to cost) or advise what to buy. You'll need ongoing sanitizer and pH adjusters - I'll tell you what works for your tub.
What if something's not working after winter?
I check everything when opening - pumps, heater, jets, control panel. If something's failed over winter (rare but happens), I'll let you know what needs fixing. Sometimes it's simple, sometimes you need a specialist - I'll be honest about it.
Can you do this if I didn't winterize it properly?
Yes - I'll assess what state it's in, drain any old water, clean thoroughly, and start fresh. Might take longer if there's algae growth or damage to sort first.
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